Chad Mendes losses
Over 10 years as a professional, Chad Mendes has compiled a 18-5 (10) record, including three title fights. He has five losses against four different opponents, three of them in title fights.
5. Chad Mendes loses to Alexander Volkanovski via KO
On December 29, 2018 Chad Mendes faced Alexander Volkanovski in a featherweight bout. Mendes was 33 years old with a record of 18-4, and Volkanovski was 30 with a record of 18-1. Mendes was coming off a win and Volkanovski was on a 15-fight winning streak. Volkanovski stopped Mendes via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Chad Mendes loses to Frankie Edgar via KO
On December 11, 2015 Chad Mendes faced Frankie Edgar in a featherweight bout. Mendes was 30 years old with a record of 17-3, and Edgar was 34 with a record of 19-4-1. Mendes was coming off a loss, while Edgar was on a 4-fight winning streak. Edgar stopped Mendes via KO in the 1st round.
3. Chad Mendes loses to Conor McGregor via KO
On July 11, 2015 Chad Mendes fought Conor McGregor for the vacant UFC featherweight title. Mendes was 30 years old with a record of 17-2, and McGregor was 26 with a record of 17-2. Mendes was coming off a win and McGregor was on a 13-fight winning streak. McGregor stopped Mendes via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Chad Mendes loses to José Aldo in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 25, 2014 Chad Mendes fought José Aldo for the UFC featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Mendes was 29 years old with a record of 16-1, and Aldo was 28 with a record of 24-1. Mendes was on a 5-fight winning streak and Aldo was on a 17-fight winning streak. Mendes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Aldo.
1. Chad Mendes loses to José Aldo via KO
On January 14, 2012 Chad Mendes fought José Aldo for the UFC featherweight title. Mendes was 26 years old with a record of 11-0, and Aldo was 25 with a record of 20-1. Mendes was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Aldo was on a 13-fight winning streak. Aldo stopped Mendes via KO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
